My Favorite Foodie Finds (Food & Drink)

Essentials & Favorites

If you’re searching for the best foodie finds, snacks, drinks, and kitchen essentials—this list is for you. These are my personal favorites that I buy on repeat, from quick snacks to sips I love and small kitchen staples that make cooking easier. There are even a few places I love to stop and grab a quick bite or beverage! I’ll keep updating this post as I try new products, so feel free to check back for fresh ideas.

All my Foodie Finds

I’ve been making a list of all my FAVORITE Things I’ve tried over the past year! What I like to call my “Foodie Finds” from food to beverages and beyond!

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🥨 Pop Daddy Pretzels (& Popcorn)

One thing I HATE is Pretzels, unless they’re covered in something — that was until I met Pop Daddy Pretzels! Another Foodie Find I FELL IN LOVE with this year — Pop Daddy Pretzels OMG DELICIOUS! 🤤

I actually moved these to the top of my list, even though they are one of my newer foodie favorite finds! EVERY flavor is Divine and what I would deem a healthy snack option! They actually label themselves as “Healthy Gourmet Pretzels” — not just me saying it!

Here are all the flavors I’ve tried (or bought so far…) Taste Test Coming 🔜

Plus, you would NOT believe where I got these… one of my favorite places = YES the dollar store $1.25 (plus taxes) — I went back and bought BOXES of these in all the flavors!

So far, I have to say Pop Daddy Pretzels Mexican Street Corn is my #FavoriteFlavor ❤️

PS Pop Daddy Pretzels also makes Popcorn Too — I bought a bag, but not sure which flavor, I haven’t tried it yet!

JALAPEÑO Popper Potato Salad (Walmart)

One thing I’ve already added to my list for this year was something I picked up in the Walmart Deli area called “JALAPEÑO POPPER POTATO SALAD With Natural Bacon Flavoring” — let me just say OMG the Flavor Profile and SPICY-NESS of this was AMAZING!!! It was so creamy. Maybe compare it to a Spicy Mashed Loaded Potato Salad! Best of all, it was tasty straight out of the fridge, cold!

Walmart Deli area called “JALAPEÑO POPPER POTATO SALAD With Natural Bacon Flavoring.“

Açaí Bowls + Smoothies

OMG where have you been all my life… ACAI BOWLS are my new favorite thing! I could eat them every day – sometimes I do!

Also, who knew smoothies could be so tasty, filling, and healthy (as well as unhealthy) too!

One of my favorite places, minus the HIGH PRICE TAG, is Pure Green Juice. Not only do they have Acai Bowls (i.e. my go-to is the collagen berry bowl), but they also have smoothies — the BEST smoothie thus far is the Blueberry Banana Smoothie — OMG I love you!

The only thing I can say is we find deals through Uber Eats at different times and days of the week. But it does suck that 2 smoothies will set you back over $30 bucks! And they are not that big.

One other thing I noticed was that once our Acai bowls were big and then they were small, so that is a little questionable since they only offer one size option.

Again, they are good, just pricey.

Splenda Coffee Creamer

I’m NOT going to say this Splenda Coffee Creamer is OMG you have to have this because it tastes amazing… it doesn’t taste bad, but the reason I added this to my list is:

(1) Yes, it is good as far as taste, but I can’t drink my coffee without creamer. And I don’t do powdered creamers (anymore…)

(2) I got this bottle at the Dollar Store for $1.25 (plus tax), and it’s shelf-stable for a year or so. This works for me since I travel a lot and sometimes can’t keep all my coffee creamer stocked up. Now, once you open the bottle, you do have to refrigerate it, but until then, you can store it at room temp! Also great for traveling, vacations, etc…

The last flavor of this Splenda Coffee Creamer I picked up was Peppermint Mocha.

Mini Bar

I have to be honest, NVington has become a snack monster and eats a lot. All day and night! I think he probably gets up 2-3 times between 12-6am to eat randomly — but the problem is he eats EVERYTHING, and he wakes up the dogs every time (which wakes me up over and over again) 🤦‍♀️

So I came up with a solution to put a mini-fridge and snack bar in his bedroom, so he can eat all night long in his man cave without disturbing the peace in our household!

YES, we sleep in separate bedrooms — it works for us… 11 years and counting!

NOT only did I get him the mini fridge and candy/snack storage box container, but I also filled it with all his favorite snacks.

PS, I shared my budget gift bag idea in a prior post to give you some tips for what I’d stock it with!

Talenti – Blueberry Crumble

The Talenti Blueberry Crumble Flavor is probably one of my new favorites when it comes to ice cream (technically Gelato), and you might not believe it’s semi-healthy! DAIRY FREE and OMG delicious. Also, did I mention layers of tasty goodness between flavors!

It’s hard NOT to eat the whole jar, but if you do, don’t worry, it’s not that bad for you! 😘

We have too many flavors of this to mention here — plus bags full of these empty containers since they make for good storage and many other uses they refer to as #pintcycling

Also, FYI, I’m NOT an affiliate, just think this s* 💩 is that good! — YOU’RE WELCOME!

Sauces

If you love sauces like myself I found a few new ones that are worth telling you about.

Olive Garden parmesan ranch — not typically something I’d share, but to have at home out of a bottle, it’s one I’m okay with picking up. They have not only Parmesan ranch, but also Creamy Garlic and their Signature Italian dressing, along with a few other flavors too! Plus, NVington is obsessed with their croutons!

Melinda’s Ghost Pepper Spicy Ketchup – YES, it’s HOT but a nice burn with the right items, sometimes fries or a burger, it depends… Even good on hashbrowns or other breakfast items. Think Tabasco and ketchup, but hotter! TBH, Melinda’s offers an entire line of AMAZING sauce,s not just ketchup! And not just hot items! 🥵

Kinder’s Wing Sauce & Dip — BUY THEM ALL, they are delicious! I’ve had the Chipotle and my personal favorite Fire Roasted Jalapeno (OMG MORE PLEASE)!

Deep Fried Oreos

I’m not even sure where to tell you to get these, just that if you ever see “Deep Fried Oreos” on the menu, they are a MUST HAVE! This year was my first time trying them, and OMG, so bad but so good! 🤤

Ritz Bits Spicy Queso

I’m addicted to spicy snacks, so trying these Ritz Bits Spicy Queso was a must for me, especially at $1.25 via the Family Dollar Tree Store! I thought the BIG bag and price were on point, plus the taste. So these are a thumbs up for me!

Casey’s Pizza

FYI, Casey’s Pizza is on my TOP FAVORITES LIST!

If you’ve never heard of or had Casey’s Pizza OMG, it will change your life! The first time I tried it was their limited-edition Beer Cheese Pizza, and I will say it’s one of the most amazing things I’ve ever put in my mouth in my entire life! I’m so upset they only had it for a limited time!

But, I will say Casey’s Breakfast Pizza and other classic favorites like Pepperoni are also extremely tasty! I’d go as far as to say this is some of the BEST pizza I’ve ever had, and you might be surprised to know this Pizza dough is served up at Gas Stations not in your average pizza store!

FYI, I am NOT affiliated, just infatuated with Casey’s Pizza! — YOU’RE WELCOME 😘

Starbucks’s “Medicine Ball” aka Honey Citrus Mint Tea

Starbucks’ “Medicine Ball” aka Honey Citrus Mint Tea

Another thing I discovered this year was Starbucks’s “Medicine Ball,” aka Honey Citrus Mint Tea. I’m totally buying into these things! They felt like a miracle drink!

Also, NOT affiliated with Starbucks, just found this and felt guilty not telling you — like this is a SECRET SIPPER you need to know about! So if you’re feeling sick, under the weather, scratchy throat, or just some type of icky — maybe you want to boost your immune system, GO ORDER a Honey Citrus Mint Tea at Starbucks!

Thermal Mug (for hot or cold drinks)

Got a new Mug from Starbucks (and a few other Last Season Sale Cups). My Stainless steel thermal Mug is a game-changer to keep my coffee warm for HOURS!

This one was something I also added to my list of gift ideas for yourself or SOS, and my favorite home finds!

More Foodie Finds (excited to try…)

NVington brought these “Healthy Snacks Home from the office… Excited to try all of them!

Final Thoughts:

These foodie finds are things I reach for again and again, and I hope they inspire your next snack upgrade, kitchen essential, or drink obsession. Whether you’re looking for healthier swaps or fun new flavors, this list will keep evolving as I discover more. I’ll continue adding new favorites, so be sure to revisit this post for updates!

>> If you loved this list, check out all My Essentials & Faves PAGE

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